Assessments Flashcards

1
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Measures balance among older people with impairment in balance function by assessing the performance of functional tasks

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Berg Balance

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2
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BB Score: 41-56

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Low fall risk

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3
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BB Score: 21-40

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Medium fall risk

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4
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BB Score: 0-20

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High fall risk

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5
Q

Fall Risk Index for elderly patients based on number of chronic disabilities

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Tinetti Balance

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6
Q

TB Score: Less than 18

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High fall risk

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7
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TB Score: 19-23

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Moderate fall risk

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8
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TB Score: More than 24

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Low

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9
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Hazard/risk assessment tool to identify elderly individuals who are prone to falls

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Timed Up & Go Test

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10
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Patients who take longer than ____ have a high risk for falls according to TUG test

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14 seconds

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